Fungi in Biogeochemical Cycles

Geoffrey Michael Gadd (University of Dundee), Geoffrey Michael Gadd

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Cambridge University Press
04 May 2006

Microbiology (non-medical); Mycology, fungi (non-medical)

Series: British Mycological Society Symposia

Fungi play important roles in the cycling of elements in the biosphere but are frequently neglected within microbiological and geochemical research spheres. Symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi are responsible for major transformations and redistribution of inorganic nutrients, while free-living fungi have major roles in the decomposition of organic materials, including xenobiotics. Fungi are also major biodeterioration agents of stone, wood, plaster, cement and other building materials, and are important components of rock-inhabiting microbial communities. The aim of this book is to promote further understanding of the key roles that free-living and symbiotic fungi (in mycorrhizas and lichens) play in the biogeochemical cycling of elements, the chemical and biological mechanisms that are involved, and their environmental and biotechnological significance. Where appropriate, relationships with bacteria are also discussed to highlight the dynamic interactions that can exist between these major microbial groups and their integrated function in several kinds of habitat.

Edited by: Geoffrey Michael Gadd (University of Dundee), Geoffrey Michael Gadd
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 24
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 890g
ISBN: 9780521845793
ISBN 10: 0521845793
Series: British Mycological Society Symposia
Pages: 490
Publication Date: 04 May 2006
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Geoff Gadd is Professor of Microbiology and Deputy Research Director in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee and Head of the University's Division of Environmental and Applied Biology.

Reviews for Fungi in Biogeochemical Cycles

Review of the hardback: 'This publication should be compulsory reading both for those starting in microbiology and those established in their discipline ... The editor and publisher should be applauded for making available a wide spectrum of subjects by a committed team of leading experts. 42 authors have made this a classic publication.' Roy Watling, Edinburgh Review of the hardback: 'Overall, I highly recommend this volume, not just to the mycologist but also to the ecologist, geologist, environmental scientist, and earth scientist. It will be especially useful to senior undergraduates and graduate students in interdisciplinary fields such as ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry.' BioScience